As earnings season heats up, investors are closely watching the upcoming reports from Tesla and Alphabet, which collectively represent a significant portion of the Nasdaq index. The anticipation surrounding these earnings is expected to cause notable price fluctuations in the tech sector, particularly in the Invesco QQQ Trust, an ETF that closely tracks the Nasdaq-100. The article discusses a bullish trade strategy using a bull call spread, which allows traders to mitigate the risks associated with inflated options premiums due to high implied volatility during earnings announcements. By purchasing a $482 call and selling a $483 call with a limit price of 50 cents, traders can position themselves to benefit from a potential upward movement in QQQ following favorable earnings results. The setup is contingent on a positive market reaction, with the potential for significant returns if QQQ rises by just $1 by the expiration date.
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